One of only two new secondary schools in Auckland during the past quarter of a century, Botany Downs Secondary College is a victory of intelligent design. Located on Chapel Rd, opposite Botany Downs Town Centre, the school is the product of nearly a year of international research and benchmarking.

The educational philosophy that drives the design is one based on dissolving traditional subject boundaries, integrating more with the community and an overarching direction of life-long learning.